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A FINE CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY BLOCKED-END SERPENTINE-FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1770
Estimate
20,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- Height 31 1/2 in. by Width 38 in. by Depth 19 3/4 in.; Width of case 34 in.
Appears to retain original brasses.
Condition
Appears to retain original brasses; secondary wood is white pine; appears to retain a number of original glue blocks to feet; old cracks to proper left front side foot facing and to proper right side foot facing; appears to retain its original back boards.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.